Hi there lovelies! Do you know how daunting a feeling it is when you
check the calendar and realize it is 31 July already? Where the hell did
the year go?! I’ll be honest though, I’m not complaining too much...it
only means winter is going to see her butt one of these days and that is
A-okay in my book! Be gone, you crazy drying static-fueled cow! BE
GONE!
A little while ago I received the cutest little package from Nail Candi,
a company who is fairly new to me (because I sleep under a rock
apparently) with some gorgeous nail art pieces inside. The first thing
that grabbed my attention was these little letter T jewels and I just
knew I wanted to play with them ASAP! So here is what I came up with.
I started by laying down a base of Sinful Colors Snow Me White. When
this was dry, I made a water marble pattern using Tip Top Nail Chic
Hap-Pea and Tip Top Nail Chic Pot-O-Berries. I then added a layer of
topcoat and waited for it to dry properly. To add the nail jewel, I laid
down a little nail glue to the back of the jewel and quickly placed it
down on my middle finger.
I really love the look of this little jewel. It gives that extra bit of
pop to any mani, whether it’s a plain one or an artsy one. It also
didn’t feel too awkward and after a while I kinda forgot it was
there...unless I worked with my hair. The arms of the “T” isn’t curved
so they tended to catch in my hair but mostly because I have curly hair
and wear a crap load of mousse! However, that is the only down side to
it. It stayed on my nail securely for 2 days and it probably would’ve
lasted longer if I didn’t take it off myself!
The letter jewels are a special edition and is not shown on Nail Candi's website but can be ordered from Nail Candi directly via email. You can
also follow them via the following social media sites for news on
special editions, sales and all other things filled with pure
awesomeness:
Please go have a look at their site. They have the most amazing nail
jewellery available ranging from manicure jewels to midi rings.
Also...I’m adding the Pegasus and skulls manicure jewels to my Must Have
List. They’re freaking awesome! *nudge nudge wink wink*
Lots of mad love...
Hi lovelies! Today I have something a little different for you. As some
of you may have seen on Twitter, I am honored to be a part of an amazing
group of ladies called Bloggers Who Bless or #BWB. To find out exactly
what #BWB is about you can check us out HERE and while you're there, go
have look around the site! The posts are always honest and helpful so
it's definitely worth a read. Now and then I will be reviewing products
for #BWB and it may not always be nail polish, nail art or hand care
related but I will always try and make it as informative and
entertaining as possible. So let's get on to my very first review...
After the first #BWB meet up in Cape Town, I got sent an AMAZING goodie
bag which contained 2 gorgeous tubes of Crabtree & Evelyn
Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy (Iris and Lavender). I'll admit, this
was the first time I've heard of the brand but that is because I have
been sleeping under a non-beauty-related rock for the past 24 years!
After stalking the internet and the Crabtree & Evelyn website, I was
ready to test this product and man, I was not disappointed!
First off, let's talk about the packaging. Crabtree & Evelyn
Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Therapy comes in a beautiful tube that reminds
me of all those little paint tubes that you always see in art supply
stores and want to buy, even though you have no idea what you are
actually going to do with it! This immediately had me feeling all giddy
and excited because yes, I am that easily excited. It's the small things
in life people!
The actual cream had a bit of a buttery feel to it when I first rubbed
it between my fingers which had me a little worried as I don't like to
use heavy greasy products on my hands during the day but this worry went
away very quickly! After I rubbed the cream in, my hands felt soft,
moisturized, smelled divine and absorbed into my skin with no effort!
I'll admit, I fell pretty hard for this product because it's truly
amazing. In fact, it now is the cream I use before I take my nail art
photos for the blog because it makes my hands look so moisturized
without looking oily. Out of the 2 scents I received, I preferred the
Iris but that's only because I've never been a fan of Lavender scented
products. The only downfall about this cream is the price tag. It is
quite a bit more expensive than the average hand cream on the market but
that being said, it isn't an average hand cream! At the moment I'm actually planning
the heist I'm going to pull when this cream is finished because I
want...no, NEED a lifetime supply of it!
You can keep up with Crabtree & Evelyn via Twitter, Facebook and also remember to go check out their website.
Lots of mad love...
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